EN ISO 11610:2023

• Abstract:

  This document contains a list of terms which are frequently used in the standardization of protective clothing (5.1.4) and protective equipment worn on the body, including hand and arm protection and lifejackets, and definitions of these terms.; The definitions are intended to support an unambiguous use of the terms listed.; This document is intended to serve as a reference document for the Working Groups of CEN/TC 162 and ISO/TC 94/SC 13 to ascertain what definitions already exist and may be used for setting up new standards and to provide guidance in the elaboration of new definitions.; NOTE - In addition to text written in the official ISO languages (English, French), this document gives text in German. This text is published under the responsibility of the Member Body for Germany (DIN) and is given for information only. Only the text given in the official lan­guages can be considered as ISO text.

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 23-May-2023
• ICS: 01.040.13 - Environment. Health protection. Safety (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 13.340.10 - Protective clothing
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 162 - Protective clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 162/WG 1 - General requirements for protective clothing
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 24-May-2023
• Completion Date: 24-May-2023
• Directive: 93/68/EEC - Council Directive amending Dir. 87/404/EEC (simple pressure vessels), 88/378/EEC (safety of toys), 89/106/EEC (construction products), 89/336/EEC (electromagnetic compatibility), 89/392/EEC (machinery), 89/686/EEC (personal protective equipment), 90/384/EEC (automatic weighing instruments), 90/385/EEC (active implantable medicinal devices), 90/396/EEC (appliances burning gaseous fuels), 91/263/EEC (telecommunications terminal equipment), 92/42/EEC and 73/23/EEC
• Ref Project: SIST EN ISO 11610:2023 - Protective clothing - Vocabulary (ISO 11610:2023)

• Replaces: CEN ISO/TR 11610:2004 - Protective clothing - Vocabulary (ISO/TR 11610:2004)
• Effective Date: 29-Aug-2018
• Referred By: EN IEC 61482-1-1:2019 - Live working - Protective clothing against the thermal hazards of an electric arc - Part 1-1: Test methods - Method 1: Determination of the arc rating (ELIM, ATPV and/or EBT) of clothing materials and of protective clothing using an open arc
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: EN 1073-1:2016+A1:2018 - Protective clothing against solid airborne particles including radioactive contamination - Part 1: Requirements and test methods for compressed air line ventilated protective clothing, protecting the body and the respiratory tract
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 17673:2022 - Protective clothing - Protection against heat and flame - Requirements and test methods for garments with integrated smart textiles and non textile elements
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 943-1:2015 - Protective clothing against dangerous solid, liquid and gaseous chemicals, including liquid and solid aerosols - Part 1: Performance requirements for Type 1 (gas-tight) chemical protective suits
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 943-1:2002 - Protective clothing against liquid and gaseous chemicals, including liquid aerosols and solid particles - Part 1: Performance requirements for ventilated and non-ventilated "gas-tight" (Type 1) and "non-gas-tight" (Type 2) chemical protective suits
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 943-2:2002 - Protective clothing against liquid and gaseous chemicals, including liquid aerosols and solid particles - Part 2: Performance requirements for "gas-tight" (Type 1) chemical protective suits for emergency teams (ET)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 1073-2:2002 - Protective clothing against radioactive contamination - Part 2: Requirements and test methods for non-ventilated protective clothing against particulate radioactive contamination
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 943-1:2015+A1:2019 - Protective clothing against dangerous solid, liquid and gaseous chemicals, including liquid and solid aerosols - Part 1: Performance requirements for Type 1 (gas-tight) chemical protective suits
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: CEN/TR 15419:2017 - Protective clothing - Guidelines for selection, use, care and maintenance of chemical protective clothing
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 943-2:2019 - Protective clothing against dangerous solid, liquid and gaseous chemicals, including liquid and solid aerosols - Part 2: Performance requirements for Type 1 (gas-tight) chemical protective suits for emergency teams (ET)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 14126:2003 - Protective clothing - Performance requirements and tests methods for protective clothing against infective agents
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 1073-1:2016 - Protective clothing against solid airborne particles including radioactive contamination - Part 1: Requirements and test methods for compressed air line ventilated protective clothing, protecting the body and the respiratory tract
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 14325:2004 - Protective clothing against chemicals - Test methods and performance classification of chemical protective clothing materials, seams, joins and assemblages
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Consolidated By: ISO 11610:2023 - Protective clothing — Vocabulary
• Effective Date: 12-Feb-2026

Overview

Standard Reference: EN ISO 11610:2023
Title: Protective clothing - Vocabulary (ISO 11610:2023)

EN ISO 11610:2023 provides a comprehensive, harmonized vocabulary for protective clothing and body-worn protective equipment (including hand/arm protection and lifejackets). Its purpose is to supply clear, unambiguous terms and definitions to support standardization, test methods, product specifications, procurement, certification and regulatory work. The document supersedes CEN ISO/TR 11610:2004 and is published in the official ISO languages (English, French) with German text provided for information by DIN.

Key topics and technical scope

This vocabulary standard organizes terminology across the full lifecycle and hazard spectrum of protective clothing. Major topic areas include:

• General terms and textile/clothing definitions - basic clothing, material and finishing vocabulary.
• Body dimensions and ergonomics - terms for sizing, fit and anthropometry.
• Components, materials and design - zips, seams, membranes, coatings and construction terminology.
• Product types and protection classes - garment categories and intended use descriptors.
• Test methods, attributes and ageing - standardized terms for testing, performance attributes and durability.
• Hazard-specific vocabularies - heat and flame, chemical, mechanical, infective agents, foul weather/cold, diving, low-visibility, electrostatic and electrical arc hazards.
• Selection, Use, Care and Maintenance (SUCAM) - terms supporting correct PPE lifecycle management.
• Electronics - vocabulary for electronic components integrated into protective clothing.

Note: ISO 11610 is a vocabulary reference - it defines terms rather than prescribing performance limits. It supports consistent language across standards and test documents.

Practical applications

• Drafting and harmonizing new PPE standards and test methods with consistent terminology.
• Creating clear procurement specifications and product datasheets.
• Supporting conformity assessment, certification and test-laboratory reporting.
• Training, technical documentation and labeling to reduce ambiguity in use and maintenance instructions.
• Facilitating international and European regulatory alignment (CEN/CENELEC adoption/implementation).

Who should use this standard

• Standards developers (CEN/TC 162, ISO/TC 94/SC 13 working groups)
• PPE manufacturers and product designers
• Test laboratories and certification bodies
• Occupational health & safety professionals and procurers
• Regulators and compliance officers

Related standards

• Supersedes: CEN ISO/TR 11610:2004
• Designed to be used alongside hazard- or product-specific standards (EN/ISO standards for flame, chemical, mechanical protection, etc.) to ensure consistent terminology across documents.

Keywords: ISO 11610:2023, protective clothing vocabulary, PPE terminology, protective equipment standards, CEN/TC 162, ISO/TC 94/SC 13, SUCAM.

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2023
Nadomešča:
SIST-TP CEN ISO/TR 11610:2004
Varovalna obleka - Slovar (ISO 11610:2023)
Protective clothing - Vocabulary (ISO 11610:2023)
Schutzkleidung - Begriffe (ISO 11610:2023)
Habillement de protection - Vocabulaire (ISO 11610:2023)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 11610:2023
ICS:
01.040.13 Okolje. Varovanje zdravja. Environment. Health
Varnost (Slovarji) protection. Safety
(Vocabularies)
13.340.10 Varovalna obleka Protective clothing
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 11610
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
May 2023
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 01.040.13; 13.340.10 Supersedes CEN ISO/TR 11610:2004
English Version
Protective clothing - Vocabulary (ISO 11610:2023)
Habillement de protection - Vocabulaire (ISO Schutzkleidung - Begriffe (ISO 11610:2023)
11610:2023)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 7 April 2023.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 11610:2023) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 94 "Personal
safety -- Personal protective equipment" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 162
“Protective clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets” the secretariat of which is held
by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by November 2023, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by November 2023.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes CEN ISO/TR 11610:2004.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards
body/national committee. A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 11610:2023 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 11610:2023 without any modification.

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 11610
First edition
2023-05
Protective clothing — Vocabulary
Habillement de protection — Vocabulaire
Schutzkleidung — Begriffe
Reference number
ISO 11610:2023(E)
ISO 11610:2023(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .v
Introduction . vi
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Terms and vocabulary of clothing .1
4.1 General terms and definitions of textile and clothing . 1
4.2 Terms and definitions of body dimensions and ergonomics . 3
4.3 Terms and definitions of components, materials, finishing . 10
4.4 Terms and definitions of design and construction . 14
4.5 Terms and definitions of product types . 15
4.6 Terms and definitions of test methods, attributes, ageing . 16
5 Terms and vocabulary of protective clothing .19
5.1 General terms and definitions of protective clothing . 19
5.2 Terms and definitions of product types . 20
5.3 Terms and definitions of components and materials . 21
5.4 Terms and definitions of risks and hazards . 21
5.5 Terms and definitions of test methods . 22
6 Terms and vocabulary of protection against heat and flame hazards .22
6.1 General terms and definitions of protection against heat and flame hazards .22
6.2 Terms and definitions of product types . 22
6.3 Terms and definitions of components and materials . 23
6.4 Terms and definitions of risks and hazards . 23
6.5 Terms and definitions of test methods . 25
7 Terms and vocabulary of protection against chemical hazards .29
7.1 General terms and definitions of protection against chemical hazards .29
7.2 Terms and definitions of product types .29
7.3 Terms and definitions of components and materials .30
7.4 Terms and definitions of risks and hazards .30
7.5 Terms and definitions of test methods . 31
8 Terms and vocabulary of protection against foul weather, wind and cold hazards .34
8.1 General terms and definitions of protective clothing .34
8.2 Terms and definitions of product types .34
8.3 Terms and definitions of components and materials .34
8.4 Terms and definitions of risks and hazards .34
8.5 Terms and definitions of test methods .34
9 Terms and vocabulary of protection against mechanical hazards .34
9.1 General terms and definitions of protection against mechanical hazards . .34
9.2 Terms and definitions of product types . 35
9.3 Terms and definitions of components and materials .36
9.4 Terms and definitions of risks and hazards . 36
9.5 Terms and definitions of test methods . 37
10 Terms and vocabulary of protection against infective agent hazards .41
10.1 General terms and definitions of protection against infective agent hazards . 41
10.2 Terms and definitions of product types . 41
10.3 Terms and definitions of components and materials . 41
10.4 Terms and definitions of risks and hazards . 41
10.5 Terms and definitions of test methods . 41
11 Terms and vocabulary of diving protective clothing .42
11.1 General terms and definitions of diving protective clothing . 42
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11.2 Terms and definitions of product types . 43
11.3 Terms and definitions of components and materials .44
11.4 Terms and definitions of risks and hazards . 45
11.5 Terms and definitions of test methods . 45
12 Terms and vocabulary of protection against hazards due to lack of visibility .45
12.1 General terms and definitions of protection against hazards due to lack of visibility . 45
12.2 Terms and definitions of product types .46
12.3 Terms and definitions of components and materials .46
12.4 Terms and definitions of risks and hazards .46
12.5 Terms and definitions of test methods .46
13 Terms and vocabulary of protection against electrostatic hazards .46
13.1 General terms and definition of protection against electrostatic hazards .46
13.2 Terms and definitions of product types . 47
13.3 Terms and definitions of components and materials . 47
13.4 Terms and definitions of risks and hazards . 47
13.5 Terms and definitions of test methods . 47
14 Terms and vocabulary of protection against electrical arc hazards .48
14.1 General terms and definition of protection against electrical arc hazards .48
14.2 Terms and definitions of product types .49
14.3 Terms and definitions of components and materials .49
14.4 Terms and definitions of risks and hazards .50
14.5 Terms and definitions of test methods .50
15 Terms and vocabulary of Selection, Use, Care and Maintenance (SUCAM) .50
16 Terms and vocabulary of electronics .51
Annex A (informative) Index of terms numbers with the corresponding French and
German translations .54
Bibliography .67
Index .69
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Foreword
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Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee is ISO/TC 94, Personal safety — Personal
protective equipment, SC 13, Protective clothing, in collaboration with CEN/TC 162, Protective clothing
including hand and arm protection and lifejackets.
This first edition of ISO 11610:2023 cancels and replaces the first edition of ISO/TR 11610:2004, which
has been completely revised.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www.iso.org/members.html.
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Introduction
The definitions compiled in this document are based on the technical report ISO/TR 11610:2004 and on
the standards and draft standards prepared by both ISO/TC 94/SC 13 and CEN/TC 162.
For this reason, the terms and definitions laid down in this document do not only cover protective
clothing and related terms but also terms from the areas of protective gloves and lifejackets which
come within the scope of CEN/TC 162.
The document is based on the compilation of terms and definitions existing in the area of standardization
of ISO/TC 94/SC 13 and CEN/TC 162 with the objective to establish a consistent terminology. Within
this purpose, the subject matter of the definitions taken from standards and draft standards have been
modified, in order to solve some inconsistencies in the existing wording of definitions, to simplify or
alter some wordings and to harmonise the definitions concerned.
The present document aims to facilitate the use of terms to serve as a reference for further definitions
when new standards are being developed or existing standards are being to be revised in the field of
protective clothing, protective equipment, protective gloves and lifejackets.
This document should be taken into account when terms need to be defined in the Working Groups of
ISO/TC 94/SC 13 and CEN/TC 162 and. Except in exceptional circumstances, terms included in clause of
this document shall not be re-defined with a different meaning in a standard prepared by ISO/TC 94/SC
13 or CEN/TC 162. If the particular use of a term requires a further definition to limit is meaning within
the definition in this document, this document shall be referred to and the term number given.
This document is structured with clauses and subclauses related to the different (technical) facets of
protective clothing and protective equipment worn on the body, including hand and arm protection and
lifejackets.
Terms and definitions are listed according to the hierarchy of the concepts.
Therefore, the vocabulary takes into consideration the more general ones to the particular ones, such
as
a) Vocabulary of textile and clothing (Clause 4);
b) Vocabulary of protective clothing (Clause 5);
c) Vocabulary of protection against heat and flame hazards (Clause 6);
d) Vocabulary of protection against chemical hazards (Clause 7);
e) Vocabulary of protection against foul weather, wind and cold hazards (Clause 8);
f) Vocabulary of protection against mechanical hazards (Clause 9);
g) Vocabulary of protection against infective agent hazards (Clause 10);
h) Vocabulary of diving protective clothing (Clause 11);
i) Vocabulary of protection against hazards due to lack of visibility (Clause 12);
j) Vocabulary of protection against electrostatic hazards (Clause 13);
k) Vocabulary of protection against electrical hazards (Clause 14);
l) Vocabulary of Selection, Use, Care and Maintenance - SUCAM (Clause 15);
m) Vocabulary of electronics (Clause 16).
Each clause (except Clause 4, Clause 15 and Clause 16) is
structured with the following sub-clauses:
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For Clause X:
X.1 General terms and definitions of … (domain related to Clause X);
X.2 Terms and definitions of product types;
X.3 Terms and definitions of components and materials
X.4 Terms and definitions of risks and hazards;
X.5 Terms and definitions of test methods
This subclause structure is applied to each clause (except Clause 4, Clause 15 and Clause 16) even if
there is no term and definition in a sub-clause. In such case, the following sentence is introduced:
"This subclause is empty of terms and definition but is kept for the structure consistency of this
document."
Annex A lists the French and German vocabulary in alphabetical order of the English vocabulary (index).
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Protective clothing — Vocabulary
1 Scope
This document contains a list of terms which are frequently used in the standardization of protective
clothing (5.1.4) and protective equipment worn on the body, including hand and arm protection and
lifejackets, and definitions of these terms.
The definitions are intended to support an unambiguous use of the terms listed.
This document is intended to serve as a reference document for the Working Groups of CEN/TC 162
and ISO/TC 94/SC 13 to ascertain what definitions already exist and may be used for setting up new
standards and to provide guidance in the elaboration of new definitions.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https:// www .electropedia .org/
4 Terms and vocabulary of clothing
4.1 General terms and definitions of textile and clothing
4.1.1
clothing
general provisions from design to distribution intended for covering the body with everything except
the footwear
Note 1 to entry: The term "clothing" is intended for referring to the concept of clothing in opposition to the
clothing product.
Note 2 to entry: In English, the terms "clothing" and "garment" were used as synonym in the standards. The term
"clothing" may refer to either "clothing" (4.1.1) or "garment" (4.1.2). Only the context, in which the term is used,
will determine which one of the two is intended. Henceforth, definitions have been introduced in this document
to clearly distinguish their meaning.
4.1.2
garment
single article of clothing (4.1.1)
Note 1 to entry: The term "garment" is intended for referring to the product.
Note 2 to entry: The garment may consist of single or multiple layers.
EXAMPLE Trousers, jacket, coats, gloves (4.5.5), gaiters (4.5.11), socks, etc.
ISO 11610:2023(E)
4.1.3
textile fibre
unit of matter characterized by its flexibility, fineness and high ratio of length to maximum transverse
dimension, which render it suitable for textile applications
[SOURCE: Regulation EU 1007/2011, Article 3, 1. (b), (i)]
4.1.4
textile product
any raw, semi-worked, worked, semi- manufactured, manufactured, semi-made-up or made-up product
which is exclusively composed of textile fibres (4.1.3), regardless of the mixing or assembly process
employed
[SOURCE: Regulation EU 1007/2011, Article 3, 1. (a)]
4.1.5
textile material
material made of textile fibres (4.1.3) and intended to be used, as such or in conjunction with other
textile or non-textile items, for the production of textile products (4.1.4)
Note 1 to entry: Textile material refers to linear textile materials (for example, fibres, yarns, threads) as well as
surface textile material (for example, knitted, woven and non-woven fabrics).
4.1.6
non-textile element
product which is not composed of textile fibres (4.1.3)
Note 1 to entry: Non-textile elements may contain, for example, active medical devices, radio and electrically
operated components, slide fastener, (press) buttons, membranes, non-textile patches.
4.1.7
advanced garment
garment (4.1.2) which shows enhanced functionality(ies)
Note 1 to entry: “protection” is one of the functions that a garment can provide.
4.1.8
functional textile material
textile material (4.1.5) to which a specific function is added by means of material, composition,
construction and/or finishing (applying additives, etc.)
[SOURCE: ISO/TR 23383:2020, 3.3, modified — "textile product" was replaced by "textile material".]
4.1.9
smart textile material
intelligent textile material
interactive textile material
functional textile material (4.1.8), which interacts reversible with its environment, i.e. it responds or
adapts to changes in the environment
Note 1 to entry: The term “smart textile” may refer to either a “smart textile material” (4.1.9) or a “smart textile
system” (4.1.11). Only the context, in which the term is used, will determine which one of the two is intended.
[SOURCE: ISO/TR 23383:2020, 3.4, modified — "textile product" was replaced by "textile material".]
4.1.10
textile system
assemblage of textile product(s) (4.1.4) and non-textile element(s) (4.1.6)
[SOURCE: ISO/TR 23383:2020, 3.7]
ISO 11610:2023(E)
4.1.11
smart (intelligent, interactive) textile system
textile based system which exhibits an intended and exploitable response either to changes in its
surroundings/environment or to an external signal/input
[SOURCE: ISO/TR 23383:2020, 3.8, modified — "(intelligent, interactive)" was added in the term.]
4.2 Terms and definitions of body dimensions and ergonomics
4.2.1
torso
trunk
part of the body to which the head and limbs are attached
4.2.2
finger
one of the five digits of the hand (4.2.24)
Note 1 to entry: The digits of the hand are anatomically numbered 1 to 5, starting with the thumb.
4.2.3
back of the hand
posterior surface of the hand (4.2.24) between the wrist and the fingers (4.2.2)
4.2.4
wrist
region of the joint between the hand (4.2.24) and the forearm
4.2.5
wrist point
most prominent point of the bulge of the head of ulna
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 1.
Note 2 to entry: prominent bone at the little finger side of the wrist (4.2.4).
[SOURCE: ISO 8559-1:2017, 3.1.19, modified — "Figure 19" was replaced by "Figure 1" and the second
definition moved to Note 2 to entry.]
Figure 1 — Wrist point
4.2.6
wrist girth
girth of the wrist (4.2.4) at the level of wrist point (4.2.5)
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 2.
ISO 11610:2023(E)
[SOURCE: ISO 8559-1:2017, 5.3.19, modified — "Figure 75" was replaced by "Figure 2".]
Figure 2 — Wrist girth
4.2.7
waist level
midway between the lowest rib point and the highest point of the hip bone at the side of the body
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 3.
[SOURCE: ISO 8559-1:2017, 3.1.22, modified — "Figure 22" was replaced by "Figure 3".]
Figure 3 — Waist level
4.2.8
bust point
most anterior point of the bust when wearing a bra
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 4.
[SOURCE: ISO 8559-1:2017, 3.1.11, modified — "Figure 11" was replaced by "Figure 4" and Note 2 to
entry was deleted.]
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Figure 4 — Bust point
4.2.9
bust girth
horizontal girth measured at bust point level
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 5.
[SOURCE: ISO 8559-1:2017, 5.3.4, modified — "Figure 60" was replaced by "Figure 5".]
Figure 5 — Bust girth
4.2.10
chest girth
horizontal girth of torso (4.2.1) measured at axilla
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 6.
[SOURCE: ISO 8559-1:2017, 5.3.6, modified — "Figure 62" was replaced by "Figure 6".]
ISO 11610:2023(E)
Figure 6 — Chest girth at axilla
4.2.11
under bust girth
horizontal girth of the body at the under bust level
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 7.
[SOURCE: ISO 8559-1:2017, 5.3.8, modified — "Figure 64" was replaced by "Figure 7".]
Figure 7 — Under bust girth
4.2.12
waist girth
horizontal girth of the body measured at the waist level
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 8.
[SOURCE: ISO 8559-1:2017, 5.3.10, modified — "Figure 66" was replaced by "Figure 8".]
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Figure 8 — Waist girth
4.2.13
back neck point to waist level
distance from back neck point (4.2.14) along the neck base line to the side neck point (4.2.16), over the
bust point, then straight to the waist level
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 9.
[SOURCE: ISO 8559-1:2017, 5.4.13, modified — "Figure 97" was replaced by "Figure 9".]
Figure 9 — Back neck point to waist level
4.2.14
back neck point
tip of the prominent bone at the base of the back of the neck (spinous process of the seventh cervical
vertebra) in the mid-sagittal plane, and projected posteriorly to the surface of the skin
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 10.
[SOURCE: ISO 8559-1:2017, 3.1.6, modified — "Figure 6" was replaced by "Figure 10".]
ISO 11610:2023(E)
Figure 10 — Back neck point
4.2.15
neck base line
line at the neck base defined using a chainette that passes by the back neck point (4.2.14) and the front
neck point (4.2.17)
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 11.
[SOURCE: ISO 8559-1:2017, 3.2.1, modified — "Figure 27" was replaced by "Figure 11".]
Figure 11 — Neck base line
4.2.16
side neck point
crossing point of the neck base line (4.2.15) and the anterior border of the trapezius muscle
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 12.
[SOURCE: ISO 8559-1:2017, 3.1.7, modified — "Figure 7" was replaced by "Figure 12".]
ISO 11610:2023(E)
Figure 12 — side neck point
4.2.17
front neck point
crossing point of the line connecting the medial superior boarders of the left and right clavicles and the
front median line
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 13.
[SOURCE: ISO 8559-1:2017, 3.1.8, modified — "Figure 8" was replaced by "Figure 13".]
Figure 13 — Front neck point
4.2.18
ergonomics
human factors
scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among human and other elements
of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in order to
optimize human well-being and overall system performance
[SOURCE: ISO 9241-11:2018, 3.2.5]
4.2.19
anthropometry
study and measurement of the physical dimensions and mass of the human body and its constituent
(external) parts
Note 1 to entry: Taken from the Greek word anthropos (human being or Man) and metron, to measure.
[SOURCE: ISO 15535:2012, 3.6]
ISO 11610:2023(E)
4.2.20
biometrics
automated recognition of individuals based on their behavioural and biological characteristics
[SOURCE: ISO/IEC 24713-1:2008, 3.5]
4.2.21
interactive system
combination of hardware and/or software and/or services and/or people that users interact with in
order to achieve specific goals
Note 1 to entry: This includes, where appropriate, packaging, user documentation, online and human help,
support and training.
[SOURCE: ISO 9241-11:2018, 3.1.5]
4.2.22
human-centred design
HCD
approach to system design and development that aims to make interactive systems (4.2.21) more usable
by focusing on the use of the system; applying human factors (4.2.18), ergonomics (4.2.18) and usability
knowledge and techniques
Note 1 to entry: The term “human-centred design” is used rather than “user-centred design” in order to emphasize
that this document also addresses impacts on a number of stakeholders, not just those typically considered as
users. However, in practice, these terms are often used synonymously.
Note 2 to entry: Usable systems can provide a number of benefits including improved productivity, enhanced
user well-being, avoidance of stress, increased accessibility, and reduced risk of harm (5.4.1).
[SOURCE: ISO 9241-11:2018, 3.2.6]
4.2.23
human system interface
HSI
the boundary that represents the point of physical interaction between a human being and the
application platform
Note 1 to entry: Also referred to as human/computer interface, HCI (deprecated).
Note 2 to entry: In the field of machine tools, the user interface often is referred to as man machine interface,
MMI (for BACS deprecated).
[SOURCE: ISO 16484-2:2004, 3.95, modified — Note 3 to entry was deleted.]
4.2.24
hand
end part of the upper limb beyond the wrist (4.2.4)
Note 1 to entry: Hand includes the palm, the back of the hand (4.2.3) and the fingers (4.2.2).
4.3 Terms and definitions of components, materials, finishing
4.3.1
fabric
item showing a spread surface in regard to its thickness, formed by entanglement of any textile materials
(4.1.5), having a cohesion given by any textile process
Note 1 to entry: Textile processes include weaving, knitting, braiding, lacing, tufting, and nonwoven bonding.
ISO 11610:2023(E)
4.3.2
nonwovens
engineered fibrous assembly, primarily planar, which has been given a designed level of structural
integrity by physical and/or chemical means, excluding weaving, knitting or papermaking
Note 1 to entry: Film and paper structures are not considered as nonwovens.
[SOURCE: ISO 9092:2019, 3.1.1]
4.3.3
coated fabric
textile fabric (4.3.1) with an adherent layer or layers of rubber- and/or plastics-based material on one or
both surfaces, resulting in a flexible product
[SOURCE: ISO 1382:2020, 3.95]
4.3.4
exterior fabric
outer fabric of a garment (4.1.2), either in the form of a single or composite fabric (4.3.1)
4.3.5
material
substances, excluding hardware (4.3.26) and labels, of which a garment (4.1.2) is made
4.3.6
multilayer material
material (4.3.5) consisting of different layers intimately combined prior to the garment manufacturing
stage
Note 1 to entry: Garment manufacturing stages are, for example, weaving, quilting, coating, gluing.
4.3.7
lining
innermost lining
innermost layer of fabric (4.3.1) or other material (4.3.5) inserted in a garment (4.1.2) which is intended
to be nearest to the wearer's body
Note 1 to entry: Where the lining (4.3.7) forms part of a quilted assembly, the quilted assembly shall be regarded
as the innermost lining (4.3.7).
4.3.8
interlining
layer between the outermost layer and the innermost lining (4.3.7) in a multilayer garment
4.3.9
liner
removable lining (4.3.7)
Note 1 to entry: A liner (4.3.9) can be an inner garment designed to be attached or to be worn separately under an
outer garment (4.3.16).
Note 2 to entry: A liner (4.3.9) is generally used to provide specific properties such as thermal insulation,
watertightness.
4.3.10
thermal lining
lining (4.3.7) providing thermal insulation
4.3.11
thermal liner
liner (4.3.9) providing thermal insulation
ISO 11610:2023(E)
4.3.12
moisture barrier
fabric (4.3.1) or membrane used in the garment assembly (4.3.30) designed to prevent the passage of
water through the garment (4.1.2)
Note 1 to entry: Moisture barriers can be permeable to water vapor. Moisture barriers do not prevent the passage
of some chemical, biological or radiological agents.
4.3.13
anti-wicking barrier
material (4.3.5) used to prevent the transfer of liquid from outside the garment (4.1.2) to inside the
garment (4.1.2), usually in addition to or replacing part of the moisture barrier (4.3.12) at the edge(s)
4.3.14
drain mesh material
material (4.3.5) to allow drainage of liquid
4.3.15
under garment
underwear
garment (4.1.2) worn under other garments
4.3.16
outer garment
garment (4.1.2) worn over other garments
4.3.17
cuff
portion of a garment (4.1.2) (including glove) which covers the wrist (4.2.4)
4.3.18
closure
fastener
any of various devices for holding together two parts sometimes required to be separate, as two edges
or flaps of a piece of garment (4.1.2)
EXAMPLE Button, slide fastener (also called "zip"), press fastener (also called "snap"), touch and close
fastener (also called "hook and loop"), toggle button.
4.3.19
closure system
method of fastening openings in the garment (4.1.2) including combinations of more than one method of
achieving a secure closure (4.3.18)
Note 1 to entry: This term does not cover seams (4.4.1).
4.3.20
fastening point
part of the garment (4.1.2) to which a fastener (4.3.18) can be attached
4.3.21
connection
assemblage (4.3.22) or joint (4.3.23)
4.3.22
assemblage
permanent fastening between two or more different garments (4.1.2), or between garment and
accessories (4.3.25) or hardware (4.3.26)
ISO 11610:2023(E)
4.3.23
joint
join
non-permanent fastening between two different garments (4.1.2), or between garment and accessories
(4.3.25)
4.3.24
wristlet
part of a garment (4.1.2) that encircles the wrists (4.2.4) or ankles
4.3.25
accessory
subordinate or supplementary part, object, or the like of a garment (4.1.2) used mainly for convenience,
safety, etc.
Note 1 to entry: Accessory (4.3.25) may be permanently attached or removable.
4.3.26
hardware
non-fabric integral part, object, or the like of a garment (4.1.2)
Note 1 to entry: Hardware (4.3.26) includes those made of metal or plastic, e.g. fasteners (4.3.18), rank markings.
4.3.27
outer material
outermost material (4.3.5) of which the garment (4.1.2) is made
4.3.28
material assembly
component assembly
combination of all materials (4.3.5) of a multi-layer garment (including hardware (4.3.26)) presented
exactly as the finished garment construction
4.3.29
material combination
material (4.3.5) produced from a series of separate layers, fixed together during the garment
manufacturing stage
4.3.30
garment assembly
series of garments (4.1.2) arranged in the order as worn
Note 1 to entry: It may contain multilayer materials (4.3.6), material combinations (4.3.29) or a series of separate
garments in single or multiple layers
4.3.31
aluminised fabric
fabric (4.3.1) with an aluminised layer on its surface(s)
Note 1 to entry: The aluminised layer can be obtained by metallisation or using a film.
4.3.32
integrated element
element which is incorporated into or onto a product
4.3.33
integrated smart textile
integrated element (4.3.32) for which the element is a smart textile system (4.1.11)
4.3.34
integrated non-textile element
integrated element (4.3.32) for which the element is a non-textile element (4.1.6)
ISO 11610:2023(E)
4.4 Terms and definitions of design and construction
4.4.1
seam
permanent fastening between two or more pieces of material (4.3.5) by sewing and/or any other
methods
Note 1 to entry: The other methods can be welding, taping, etc.
4.4.2
structural seam
seam (4.4.1) that is necessary for the integrity of the garment (4.1.2)
4.4.3
side seam
seam (4.4.1) that runs laterally along the worn garment (4.1.2)
4.4.4
overlapping seam
seam (4.4.1) where all or part of one or more layers of material (4.3.5) covers the other layer or layers
causing a ridge
4.4.5
glove length
perpendicular line joining the seam (4.4.1) of the cuff (4.3.17) (or equivalent position if no seam is
present) with the tip of the middle finger (or equivalent position in a mitt (4.5.7) or one-finger mitt
(4.5.8))
4.4.6
interface area
area where openings interrupt the continuity of material(s) (4.3.5) or garments (4.1.2)
4.4.7
yoke
interface area (4.4.6) in the neck
4.4.8
model
model name
manufacturer’s unique code or name that identifies a product having a design common to all examples
of the series
Note 1 to entry: A model (4.4.8) of garment may be available in a range of sizes (4.4.9) and styles (4.4.10).
4.4.9
size
size of model
manufacturer’s designation of the
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